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prefer to have vs prefer having

'Prefer to have' and 'prefer having' are both correct, common English phrases. The choice between them depends on the context and personal preference.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"prefer to have"

This phrase is used when expressing a preference for possessing or owning something. It is followed by a noun or object pronoun.

Examples:

  • I prefer to have a cup of tea in the morning.
  • She prefers to have her own car rather than using public transportation.
  • Do you prefer to have a window seat on the plane?
  • Jan 13, 2019 ... There is a subtle difference, but it's not due to something being a single event or not. I prefer to have a cup of coffee (this time).
  • Oct 22, 2024 ... Do you prefer to have uniformality with your AI teammates or do you try to give em a somewhat unique look but still look similar with each other ...
  • Suggest using toHaveLength() ( prefer-to-have-length ). This rule is enabled in the style config. This rule is automatically fixable by the ...
  • Aug 29, 2024 ... [ALL] Would you prefer to have a new Zelda story in the next movie or an adaptation of previous games ? Discussion. I'd be curious to see how ...
  • Aug 31, 2018 ... Hey there, Are these sentences correct: I would prefer to have gone out with friends rather than have stayed at home all day and I would ...
  • Jul 31, 2012 ... Some women prefer to have male friends instead of female ones. Is it because women can be more judgmental, harsh, or fake to their friends?
  • Mar 17, 2012 ... about the "prefer to have" in your question. If by users you mean website users (and not developer users) I confidently think most don't ...
  • Feb 2, 2021 ... just a healthy and loved child is important. a lot of mans prefer to have a son because you can do more things with them together. Meanwhile I ...
  • Mar 12, 2018 ... Tucked between Where is the bathroom, please and How much does this cost was a phrase that, at the time, I found quite funny: I prefer to have ...
  • May 21, 2019 ... I prefer to have my right foot rather than a beautiful face - Niki Lauda | Today we lost a fighter and true legend also 3 time F1 Champion, ...

Alternatives:

  • like to have
  • would rather have
  • opt to have
  • choose to have
  • desire to have

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"prefer having"

This phrase is used when expressing a preference for the state of possessing or experiencing something. It is followed by a gerund (verb+ing).

Examples:

  • I prefer having a quiet evening at home rather than going out.
  • They prefer having a flexible work schedule.
  • She prefers having a cat as a pet.
  • Jan 13, 2019 ... I prefer having single cups of coffee. I prefer to have single cups of coffee. The only real difference between the two, which is often not ...
  • Feb 23, 2024 ... Is it strange to PREFER having no friends? Question. I've never seen many people who'd became introverted by choice, as many I know struggled ...
  • Oct 13, 2014 ... I prefer having a son over a daughter (if I'm gonna stay in India forever) . I know this is gonna be controversial but I have my reasons. I ...
  • Oct 18, 2022 ... RXJS: what do you prefer? having logic in tap or subscribe block? Discussion. curious what your view is about having your logic inside tap ...
  • Dec 25, 2017 ... Why do I prefer having female friends to having male friends as a guy? I mean it feels weird to have close male friends. All related (46).
  • Personally, I Prefer Having Fewer Nazis on Twitter. By Jordan Weissmann. April 28, 20223:36 PM. A downtown building with a sign that says @twitter.
  • Jul 6, 2017 ... You know , I Prefer having more and more sisters than having brothers .. Sisters are such blessings and Aliens around the world ! you will never ...
  • Jun 12, 2021 ... “Why do People prefer having chicken with wine?” Wine is a very good cooking ingredient. Consider the famous recipe coq au vin. It means rooster ...
  • Jul 31, 2012 ... I will prefer having male friends to female friends. In fact I have more male friends than female ( Yea, I am one of those "some women ...
  • Mobile uploads. I like having Abs. But I prefer having Carbs! #mondaymotivation. Shan Sahani and 35K others. 󰤥 35,791. 󰤦 505. 󰤧 582. 󰞣. Show previous comments.

Alternatives:

  • like having
  • would rather have
  • opt for having
  • choose having
  • desire having

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